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Explain the components of GIS.

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The components of GIS are

1. Data : Geographical data can jbe divided into 3 

  • Spatial data Any data which is associated with a specific geographical location, eg Locating of India, Bangalore city, KRS dam. 
  • Attribute/Non-spatial data Any data which is not associated with a specific geographical location.
  • Continous data The data which have no discrete boundaries like soil, atmospheric temperature and land elevation.

2. Software : There are the programmes designed to run the computer. However, GIS is designed to collect, store, process geographical data and construct maps. 

3. Hardware : Hardware comprises storing and processing devices like central process unit, monitor, key board, mouse, printer, scanner etc … 

4. People : This component consists of the skilled people who involve in data capturing, ‘, processing and analysing. 

5. Analysis : It involves the processing of GIS data with various analyses so as to get meaningful information.



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